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07-31-2011, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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Mechanical Temperature Gauges
I'd like to run two mechanical temperature gauges in my stock '40 Ford Coupe. I've got a couple of Stewart Warners' around I was going to use, but it's obvious that the coupling that is on the sensor end of the gauge will not fit the threaded openings in the heads. I've checked the local (good) hardware store, but have been able to come up with a fitting that will work.
Does anyone know if Stewart Warner has alternate fittings avaiable, or for that matter, what the size of the outlet in the heads is? Thanks, Joe |
07-31-2011, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
Check out this ebay auction #270738412601
I have these on my 8BA, They are 3/8 NPT |
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07-31-2011, 08:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
I bought mine from my local parts store. Just went in and asked about adapters for mecahanical gauge sets that they sold. I think mine were about $5.00 a pr.
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07-31-2011, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
Thanks for the information guys.......much appreciated.
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08-01-2011, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
Buy a laser pointed thermometer. One dash gage will tell you the total temperature in the engine and the gun will pinpoint temperatures on both sides and measure other temps like rear, trans, gen bearings, brakes and many other things. G.M.
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08-01-2011, 09:13 AM | #6 |
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08-08-2011, 09:28 AM | #7 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
I figure you probably got this solved by now, but I got my adapter from Speedway, P/N 1822372 and paid $7.99 - worked great.
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08-08-2011, 09:43 AM | #8 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
NAPA sells adapters for Mech. Temp. gauges.
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08-08-2011, 11:47 AM | #9 |
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Re: Mechanical Temperature Gauges
Thanks guys.......I got what I needed at NAPA. I'm changing intakes and upper hoses, so I'll install the gauges when I do that work.
Joe |
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